Latest "marine boot camp" stories

With 2 Sikhs headed to Marine boot camp, legal battle is ongoing

Jaskirat Singh and Milaap Singh Chahal plan to ship off to boot camp “as soon as their personal circumstances allow."

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Aekash Singh and Milaap Singh Chahal, two young men wearing suits, stand outside of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in October.

Former Army secretary urges Corps to accommodate Sikhs in boot camp

A three-judge panel will hear oral argument on whether to issue an injunction allowing the plaintiffs to enter boot camp with their articles of faith.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Marines still oppose integrated boot camp platoons after $2M study

The Corps isn't following the recommended path, amid fears that total integration will cause it to lose its competitive edge for making the best warriors.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 months ago

Marine boot camp study calls for mixed-gender drill instructor teams

The model recommended would keep same-gender drill instructor teams with male and female platoons only for hygiene, sleeping and overnight duty.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 months ago

Marine private first class dies during grueling final boot camp event

Pfc. Dalton Beals passed away on Friday.

By Andrea Scott

22 months ago

The Corps has halved the number of recruits shipping to boot camp and wants them to self-isolate for 14 days

“It’s imperative to preserve the training pipeline to make sure that we can get all of these recruits through without any illness.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago